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Splash247

accidents April 3, 2026

Key Bridge Insurer and Dali Owners Reach $350M Settlement

Splash247 reports that the insurer responsible for a $350 million payout following the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge has reached a settlement of the same amount with the owner and operator of the container ship Dali. This agreement is one of the first ahead of a significant civil trial scheduled to commence in June.

Dali (container)

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gCaptain

accidents April 2, 2026

Arctic Metagaz LNG Carrier Out of Control in Mediterranean

The Arctic Metagaz, a liquefied natural gas carrier, is adrift in the Mediterranean after a failed towing operation due to severe weather, as reported by Libya’s Ports and Maritime Transport Authority. The incident occurred near the Malta SAR Zone at approximately 0400 local time on April 2, according to gCaptain.

Arctic Metagaz (tanker)

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gCaptain

accidents April 1, 2026

Libya Halts Salvage of Arctic Metagaz Near Malta SAR Zone

Libyan authorities have ceased efforts to salvage the LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz, leaving it adrift near Malta's search and rescue zone, as reported by gCaptain. The vessel was towed far offshore, according to maritime tracking data and regional media.

Arctic Metagaz (tanker)

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Seatrade Maritime

accidents April 1, 2026

Tanker Damaged in Strike Near Qatar, Reports UK Agency

A tanker was struck near Qatar, causing damage above the waterline, as reported by the UK maritime security agency. Seatrade Maritime notes that the incident highlights ongoing security concerns in the region.

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gCaptain

accidents March 31, 2026

Arctic Metagaz Towing Raises Concerns as It Approaches Maltese Waters

The tanker Arctic Metagaz is being towed further into the central Mediterranean by a Libyan-led operation, as reported by gCaptain. The situation raises questions about salvage plans and jurisdiction, with weather risks mounting.

Arctic Metagaz (tanker)

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gCaptain

accidents March 31, 2026

Drone Attack Targets Kuwaiti Supertanker Near Dubai

A Kuwaiti supertanker carrying over 2 million barrels of crude was hit by a drone off Dubai, causing a fire that was controlled without injuries or pollution, as reported by gCaptain. This incident highlights the resurgence of Gulf shipping threats.

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Seatrade Maritime

accidents March 31, 2026

Kuwaiti VLCC Al-Salmi Ablaze Following Attack Near Dubai

The Kuwait-flagged tanker Al-Salmi caught fire after being attacked off the coast of Dubai, resulting in damage to the vessel's hull, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The tanker was fully loaded at the time of the incident.

Al-Salmi (tanker)

Seatrade Maritime

gCaptain

accidents March 30, 2026

Search for Missing Crew in Strait of Hormuz Ends Without Success

A search for three crew members missing from a Thai-flagged cargo vessel attacked in the Strait of Hormuz has concluded without success, as reported by gCaptain. The vessel's owner confirmed that the crew members remain unaccounted for following the incident earlier this month.

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Seatrade Maritime

accidents March 30, 2026

Search for Missing Crew of Mayuree Naree Unsuccessful

Seatrade Maritime reports that a search in the Strait of Hormuz has failed to locate three missing crew members from the Thai-flagged bulker Mayuree Naree after it was struck on March 11. The incident has raised concerns about maritime safety in the region.

Mayuree Naree (bulk)

Seatrade Maritime

gCaptain

accidents March 27, 2026

Bulk Carrier Mayuree Naree Aground on Qeshm Island, Crew Missing

The Thai-flagged bulk carrier Mayuree Naree, previously struck in the Strait of Hormuz, has run aground on Iran's Qeshm Island, as reported by gCaptain. Rescue operations are underway to locate three missing crew members feared trapped.

Mayuree Naree (bulk) Qeshm Island (IR)

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